Off-day discussion thread (July 2, 2026)
Use this thread for any miscellaneous conversations, Astros-related or otherwise, while we wait for the Rays series.
Suggested topics:
What are your current thoughts on what our stance should be at the deadline (buying/selling/neither)?
Why can't Tatusya Imai find a groove?
What's a small purchase that made an outsize improvement to your life?
[McTaggart] Cristian Javier will be activated off the IL on Friday and pitch out of the bullpen, at least for now, manager Joe Espada said.
x.com[Rome] The Astros have nullified the optional assignment for Kai-Wei Teng and have placed him on the major-league IL with a right knee sprain.
x.comAçai bowls, one-liners and deep bows: How Tatsuya Imai has gotten comfortable with the Astros
nytimes.com[Rome] The Astros reinstated Nick Allen from the injured list and optioned Ray Delgado to Triple-A Sugar Land.
x.comAstros’ Yordan Alvarez will not participate in next month’s Home Run Derby
nytimes.comOff-day discussion thread (Jun 18, 2026)
Use this thread for any miscellaneous conversations, Astros-related or otherwise, while we wait for the Guardians series.
Suggested topics:
With Judge and Ramirez out, is Yordan now more likely than not to win the MVP?
What's the path back for Mike Burrows?
What's your earliest memory?
[McTaggart] Some more notes from Espada: Javier will make one more rehab start before joining the Astros...LaMonte Wade Jr. is recovering faster than expected, so he and Nick Allen could be back soon.
x.com[McTaggart] Espada said Burrows will pitch out of the bullpen for this weekend’s series against the Guardians and perhaps rejoin the rotation against Toronto or Detroit on the road.
x.com[McTaggart] Espada on how he will split time at catcher between Diaz and Vázquez
[Rome] The Astros called up Jayden Murray and optioned Alimber Santa
x.com[Rome] Hunter Brown will make his return to the Astros rotation on Tuesday night at Daikin Park against Framber Valdez and the Detroit Tigers.
x.comOff-day discussion thread (Jun 11, 2026)
Use this thread for any miscellaneous conversations, Astros-related or otherwise, while we wait for the Royals series.
Suggested topics:
Will the team finally be able to string together a consistent run of wins once it's back to (relatively) full health?
To what do you attribute the (relative) upturn in pitching performances?
Are you looking forward to the World Cup?